Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) had what some colleagues called “a heated exchange” and what she described as “a conversation” with President Obama during a White House meeting Wednesday afternoon regarding the District’s budget constraints as a result of the partial government shutdown.
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“We felt like our family was totally violated by the sheriff’s department and the school district,” says Doug and Catherine Snodgrass of Temecula, California.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-10 00:43:282016-04-11 11:16:46Riverside Cop Tricks Autistic Teen into Buying Pot (+video)
Veterans first fought America’s wars, then they fought the National Park Service over White House-ordered closures of war memorials because of the partial shutdown of the federal government.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 01:30:342016-04-11 11:16:46Million Vet March on the Memorials Slated (+video)
President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to sway the public’s jaundiced view of the budget crisis with a mishmash of economic threats, campaign-style attacks on Republicans, repeated offers of budget talks and numerous promises to reject any compromise.
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Pat Vaillancourt went on a trip last week that was intended to showcase some of America’s greatest treasures. Instead, the Salisbury resident said she and others on her tour bus witnessed an ugly spectacle that made her embarrassed, angry and heartbroken for her country.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 01:20:132016-04-11 11:16:46‘Gestapo Tactics’ Meet Seniors at Yellowstone
Senate Democrats have said they’re ready to raise the debt ceiling with a “clean” bill to avoid default on the national debt. Senators Murkowski, McCain and Kirk signal support.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 01:20:012016-04-11 11:16:47Senators Murkowski, McCain and Kirk Signal Willingness to Work with Dems to Raise the Debt Ceiling Without Conditions
House Speaker John Boehner dismissed President Obama’s position on the fiscal crisis as “not sustainable” Tuesday, only hours after Obama held a non-press conference to say he was willing to compromise but not negotiate.
After House Democrats were arrested Tuesday at a rally to support an immigration overhaul, the White House turned up the pressure even more on Republicans who stand in the way of reform.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 01:02:592016-04-11 11:16:47After House Democrats Arrested At Immigration Rally, White House Pressures GOP (+video)
Jon Stewart has been attacking the Republicans all week over the government shutdown but he took aim at a member of his own party on Monday night.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 01:01:112016-04-11 11:16:47Jon Stewart Grills Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Obamacare and Accuses her of Lying to Him (+videos)
President Obama will announce Janet Yellen as his nominee to replace Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve system on Wednesday afternoon, White House officials said Tuesday evening.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 00:43:052016-04-11 11:16:48Obama to Nominate Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve Chairman
Scientists, engineers and policymakers are all figuring out ways drones can be used better and more smartly, more precise and less damaging to civilians, with longer range and better staying power. One method under development is by increasing autonomy on the drone itself.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 00:31:542016-04-11 11:16:48Why America Wants Drones That Can Kill Without Humans
For the first week that the federal health-care exchanges were running … well, crawling … the Obama administration claimed that no one could get through because of overwhelming pent-up demand.
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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said he believes in the Devil as a living entity, “a real person,” and that the Devil is “smart” and “successful” in today’s world by convincing people to not believe in him or in God.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 00:20:582016-04-11 11:16:48Justice Scalia: ‘I Even Believe in the Devil’
Infuriated that the government shutdown has delayed the payment of death benefits to the families of fallen American soldiers, Sen. John McCain railed against the “false premise” offered by some of his fellow Republicans that it is possible to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Randi Weingarten, feminist, lesbian and head of the American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO labor union, said at a press conference Tuesday that the poor economy in the U.S. and lower wages for females is forcing women to work.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00kathleenhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngkathleen2013-10-09 00:19:382016-04-11 11:16:49AFL-CIO Teacher Union Head Randi Weingarten: ‘Women Actually Have to Work to Feed Their Families’
Father of 10, Sergio Consuegra, saved the life of SUV driver Alexian Lien, 33, and his family in a wild biker confrontation in Manhattan, N.Y., two Sundays ago.
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The leaks of thousands of GCHQ files by CIA spy Edward Snowden have caused “enormous damage” and handed terrorists the “gift” to attack the UK “at will”, the new head of MI5 has warned.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 00:07:492016-04-11 11:16:50GCHQ Leaks have ‘Gifted’ Terrorists Ability to Attack ‘At Will’, Warns Spy Chief
A pan-African magazine says Africa has many more billionaires than previously reported, 55 of them worth more than $143 billion including a Nigerian said to be the richest black woman in the world.
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It’s long been known that America’s school kids haven’t measured well compared with international peers. Now, there’s a new twist: Adults don’t either.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-09 00:02:542016-04-11 11:16:50US Adults Score Below Average on Worldwide Test
Senate Democrats say they’ll advance a bill giving President Obama the authority to raise the debt ceiling unless two-thirds of Congress disapproves, according to a Senate Democratic aide.
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The Obama administration will allow a massive rally for comprehensive immigration reform on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, even though it is supposed to be closed due to the federal government shutdown.
https://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.png00Joe Millerhttps://joemiller.us/wp-content/uploads/logotext.pngJoe Miller2013-10-08 01:33:262016-04-11 11:16:51Obama Admin will Allow Amnesty Rally on National Mall During Gov’t Shutdown
Energized by historic recalls of two Colorado state senators last month, activists have begun collecting signatures to oust state Democratic Sen. Evie Hudak from office.
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WSJ’s Stephen Moore says there will be no default. In fact, anyone who owns a government bond, the chances that we will have a default on that debt and you won’t get paid is very, very close to zero.
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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) Confronts Obama About Failure to Support House Funding Bill
/1 Comment/in Featured, News /by Ed O'KeefeDel. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) had what some colleagues called “a heated exchange” and what she described as “a conversation” with President Obama during a White House meeting Wednesday afternoon regarding the District’s budget constraints as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Riverside Cop Tricks Autistic Teen into Buying Pot (+video)
/2 Comments/in Featured, Video /by Amanda Winkler“We felt like our family was totally violated by the sheriff’s department and the school district,” says Doug and Catherine Snodgrass of Temecula, California.
Million Vet March on the Memorials Slated (+video)
/16 Comments/in Featured, Video /by WNDVeterans first fought America’s wars, then they fought the National Park Service over White House-ordered closures of war memorials because of the partial shutdown of the federal government.
Obama: ‘I’m Not Budging’
/6 Comments/in Featured, News /by Neil MunroPresident Barack Obama tried Tuesday to sway the public’s jaundiced view of the budget crisis with a mishmash of economic threats, campaign-style attacks on Republicans, repeated offers of budget talks and numerous promises to reject any compromise.
‘Gestapo Tactics’ Meet Seniors at Yellowstone
/10 Comments/in Featured, News /by John MaconePat Vaillancourt went on a trip last week that was intended to showcase some of America’s greatest treasures. Instead, the Salisbury resident said she and others on her tour bus witnessed an ugly spectacle that made her embarrassed, angry and heartbroken for her country.
Senators Murkowski, McCain and Kirk Signal Willingness to Work with Dems to Raise the Debt Ceiling Without Conditions
/20 Comments/in Alaska News, Featured /by Ashley Alman and News EditorSenate Democrats have said they’re ready to raise the debt ceiling with a “clean” bill to avoid default on the national debt. Senators Murkowski, McCain and Kirk signal support.
Boehner Dismisses Obama’s Call for Republicans ‘Unconditional Surrender’
/3 Comments/in Featured, News /by Fox NewsHouse Speaker John Boehner dismissed President Obama’s position on the fiscal crisis as “not sustainable” Tuesday, only hours after Obama held a non-press conference to say he was willing to compromise but not negotiate.
After House Democrats Arrested At Immigration Rally, White House Pressures GOP (+video)
/10 Comments/in Featured, Video /by News EditorAfter House Democrats were arrested Tuesday at a rally to support an immigration overhaul, the White House turned up the pressure even more on Republicans who stand in the way of reform.
Jon Stewart Grills Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Obamacare and Accuses her of Lying to Him (+videos)
/2 Comments/in Featured, Video /by Meghan KeneallyJon Stewart has been attacking the Republicans all week over the government shutdown but he took aim at a member of his own party on Monday night.
Titanic Obamacare Hits Iceberg of Reality
/1 Comment/in Featured, News /by Garth KantThe first reviews are in, and so, far, Obamacare is a lot like “new” Coke. Few product roll-outs in history have had more problems.
Sowell: Inarticulate Republicans
/2 Comments/in Featured, Opinion /by Thomas SowellIn the midst of a national crisis, the GOP isn’t making its case to the public.
Obama to Nominate Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve Chairman
/3 Comments/in Featured, News /by Joseph LawlerPresident Obama will announce Janet Yellen as his nominee to replace Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve system on Wednesday afternoon, White House officials said Tuesday evening.
Why America Wants Drones That Can Kill Without Humans
/0 Comments/in Featured, News /by Joshua FoustScientists, engineers and policymakers are all figuring out ways drones can be used better and more smartly, more precise and less damaging to civilians, with longer range and better staying power. One method under development is by increasing autonomy on the drone itself.
Republicans Didn’t Sabotage Health Exchanges, Obama Did
/1 Comment/in Featured, Opinion /by Megan McArdleFor the first week that the federal health-care exchanges were running … well, crawling … the Obama administration claimed that no one could get through because of overwhelming pent-up demand.
Justice Scalia: ‘I Even Believe in the Devil’
/4 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Michael W. Chapman and News EditorSupreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said he believes in the Devil as a living entity, “a real person,” and that the Devil is “smart” and “successful” in today’s world by convincing people to not believe in him or in God.
John McCain Slams GOP’s ‘False Premise’ of Repealing Obamacare
/10 Comments/in Featured, News /by Tim MakInfuriated that the government shutdown has delayed the payment of death benefits to the families of fallen American soldiers, Sen. John McCain railed against the “false premise” offered by some of his fellow Republicans that it is possible to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
AFL-CIO Teacher Union Head Randi Weingarten: ‘Women Actually Have to Work to Feed Their Families’
/5 Comments/in Featured, Kathleen's Korner /by Penny StarrRandi Weingarten, feminist, lesbian and head of the American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO labor union, said at a press conference Tuesday that the poor economy in the U.S. and lower wages for females is forcing women to work.
‘I Felt That God Was With Me,’ Says Hero Who Saved SUV Driver, Wife From Bikers Helmet Brawl (+video)
/1 Comment/in Featured, Kathleen's Korner /by Leonardo BlairFather of 10, Sergio Consuegra, saved the life of SUV driver Alexian Lien, 33, and his family in a wild biker confrontation in Manhattan, N.Y., two Sundays ago.
GCHQ Leaks have ‘Gifted’ Terrorists Ability to Attack ‘At Will’, Warns Spy Chief
/0 Comments/in Featured, International /by Tom WhiteheadThe leaks of thousands of GCHQ files by CIA spy Edward Snowden have caused “enormous damage” and handed terrorists the “gift” to attack the UK “at will”, the new head of MI5 has warned.
Pan-African Magazine: Africa has 55 Billionaires
/3 Comments/in Featured, International /by Michelle FaulA pan-African magazine says Africa has many more billionaires than previously reported, 55 of them worth more than $143 billion including a Nigerian said to be the richest black woman in the world.
US Adults Score Below Average on Worldwide Test
/5 Comments/in Featured, News /by Kimberly HeflingIt’s long been known that America’s school kids haven’t measured well compared with international peers. Now, there’s a new twist: Adults don’t either.
Senate Democrats Plan Maneuver to Allow Obama to Raise Debt Ceiling
/15 Comments/in Featured, News /by Newsmax WiresSenate Democrats say they’ll advance a bill giving President Obama the authority to raise the debt ceiling unless two-thirds of Congress disapproves, according to a Senate Democratic aide.
Obama Admin will Allow Amnesty Rally on National Mall During Gov’t Shutdown
/8 Comments/in Featured, News /by Tony LeeThe Obama administration will allow a massive rally for comprehensive immigration reform on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, even though it is supposed to be closed due to the federal government shutdown.
Third Colorado State Senator May Face Recall
/2 Comments/in Featured, News /by Brad JonesEnergized by historic recalls of two Colorado state senators last month, activists have begun collecting signatures to oust state Democratic Sen. Evie Hudak from office.
WSJ Economist Stephen Moore: The US Will Not Default, Constitution Explains Why
/1 Comment/in Featured, News /by News EditorWSJ’s Stephen Moore says there will be no default. In fact, anyone who owns a government bond, the chances that we will have a default on that debt and you won’t get paid is very, very close to zero.